Explore the Family Name Zappulla
The meaning of Zappulla
Italian: metonymic occupational name from southern Italian zappulla ‘little hoe’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Antonino, Carmelo, Elio, Gaetano, Giovanni, Giuseppe.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zappulla in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zappulla saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 41,793rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to 45,804th place, a decline of 9.6%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname decreased from 490 in 2000 to 466 in 2010, representing a drop of 4.9%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Zappulla per 100,000 residents also experienced an 11.11% decrease over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,793 | #45,804 | -9.6% |
| Count | 490 | 466 | -4.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zappulla
The ethnicity associated with the surname Zappulla, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, largely remained stable between 2000 and 2010, with the vast majority identifying as White. However, there was a small decrease in this group, from 98.98% in 2000 down to 97.64% in 2010. Interestingly, while no individuals identified as Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, 1.5% of those with the Zappulla surname reported this ethnic identity. There were no changes in the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, all of which remained at zero through both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.98% | 97.64% | -1.35% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.5% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |